Ohel Children's Home and Family Services

09/19/2025

Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are times of reflection, and can sometimes bring renewed feelings of grief and pain over the loss of a loved one.

We invite you to watch Reimagining Grief, a webinar offering support as we enter the new year with strength, meaning, and hope:

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Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur are times of reflection, and can sometimes bring renewed feelings of grief and pain over the loss of a loved one.We invite you t...

09/11/2025

We’re proud to share that Psychology Today has featured a powerful new blog by Lisa Sheinhouse, Director of Community Services at Ohel — now highlighted as an Essential Read!

In “Teaching Neurodivergent Children Self-Care,” Lisa explores how intentional self-care education can empower neurodivergent children to build resilience, creating a foundation that supports them well into adulthood.

As always, we applaud Lisa for sharing both her professional insights and her first-hand experience as a parent of a neurodivergent child.

Read the full article here:

Self-care is a great way to help teach a neurodivergent child about resilience. Read on for three good tips to learn how modeling good habits is a game-changer.

09/10/2025

September is National Su***de Prevention Awareness Month, and it is fitting that it coincides with the raw and powerful cry of the shofar.

On Rosh Hashanah, we are reminded to confront even the hardest truths. One of the most painful: too many young lives are lost to su***de. They are not statistics — they are our sons, daughters, siblings, and friends.

This powerful message was written by Ohel’s CEO, David Mandel, who wanted to share this message with our community during this season of reflection.

We must not be silent. Together, we can create space for hope, connection, and a healthy life.

➡️ Comment “link” for the full article.

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09/09/2025

We were honored to have NYS Senator Sam Sutton visit Ohel today, along with Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs Leah Goldman, Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Emily Bruggeman. In addition to touring Ohel’s array of mental health and community services, our discussion focused on the large number of individuals on the autism spectrum who are dually diagnosed with a developmental disability and a psychiatric disability.

Pictured: NYS Senator Sam Sutton, Director of Intergovernmental and External Affairs Leah Goldman, Deputy Director of Intergovernmental Affairs Emily B., Chief of Staff to Sen. Sam Sutton Joey Saban, Ohel CEO David Mandel, Ohel Chief of Staff Amy Bierig, Ohel Outpatient Mental Health Programs Director Joshua Fleisher, and Ohel Development and Engagement Specialist Melanie Vesely.

09/08/2025

This morning we heard of the tragic incident in Jerusalem. In times like this, the entire community feels the impact. Even if you weren’t directly affected, it’s normal to feel anxious, unsettled, or overwhelmed.

Your feelings are valid. At Ohel, we provide counseling and resources to help individuals and communities cope and begin to heal.

💙 Comment “resources” below, and we’ll share more tools to help you navigate the emotional impact of the war in Israel.

09/04/2025

🚗 Recovery is a journey — and with Ohel, you don’t have to travel it alone.

From therapy to family support, and long-term recovery care, Ohel’s Tikvah Clinic offers comprehensive substance use services every step of the way.

📍 Our clinic has two convenient locations — Brooklyn and Far Rockaway — and also provides telehealth services so care is accessible wherever you are.

💙 Every journey looks different, but with Ohel’s trauma-informed, recovery-focused care, healing is always possible.

👉 Swipe through to see how Ohel supports individuals and families on the road to recovery.

09/01/2025

As summer winds down and the school year approaches, Ohel’s End of Summer Program offers something special. 💙

This unique week-long experience is designed for children with special needs, giving families a meaningful breather before the school-year rush begins. With care, structure, and fun built in, it’s a beautiful sendoff to summer.

Here’s to every child stepping into the new year supported, seen, and celebrated! 🎒✨

Wishing you a wonderful start to the school year!

08/29/2025

Families from all over Flatbush joined us for our Back to School Bash, hosted together with Ohel’s Our Tent - Family Enrichment Center!

It was an afternoon filled with joy, community, and excitement for the year ahead — with free school supplies, fun activities, and so much more. 💙

A heartfelt thank you to Chief of Police Richie Taylor, the Brooklyn PD, Councilwomen Farah Louis and Mercedes Narcisse, and Councilman Kalman Yeger for joining us and supporting our community.



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08/28/2025

At Ohel, we understand the power and impact support groups can have in helping you heal, grow, and move forward.

Just like Taylor and Travis found strength in each other, we believe in the strength that comes from real connection—the kind that happens when you’re seen, heard, and supported through life’s hardest moments.

Whether you’re navigating anxiety, loss, parenting challenges, recovery, or trauma, you don’t have to do it alone.

Our groups are here for you. Led by experienced clinicians. Rooted in compassion and built for real life.

🔗 Head to the to learn more about the services offered through our Tikvah Clinic, with locations in Brooklyn and Far Rockaway, and select services available via telehealth.